(March 25, 2004)

"Expressing its grave concern at the continued
deterioration of the situation on the ground in the Occupied Palestinian
Territory, including East Jerusalem,
as a result of the escalation of violence and attacks,

"1. Condemns the most recent extrajudicial execution
committed by Israel, the occupying Power, that killed Sheikh
Ahmed Yassin along with six other Palestinians outside a mosque
in Gaza City and calls for a complete cessation of extrajudicial executions;

"2. Condemns also all terrorist attacks against
any civilians as well as all acts of violence and destruction;

"3. Calls on all sides to immediately undertake
an unconditional cessation of acts of violence, including all acts of
terrorism, provocation, incitement and destruction;

"4. Calls for the cessation of all illegal measures
and practices and for respect for and adherence to international humanitarian
law;

"5. Calls on both parties to fulfill their obligations
under the road map endorsed
by Security Council resolution
1515 (2003) and to work with the Quartet to implement it in order
to achieve the vision of the two states living side by side in peace
and security;